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Best of canada.com Travel – July 19-25, 2014

Founded by the Ottoman Turks in the 15th century, Sarajevo will host numerous events around the centenary of the Great War, including a conference of historians and a concert.
Photograph by: AMEL EMRIC, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Photo: Amel Emric/The Associated Press

Here are some of the most interesting stories to appear on the canada.com Travel channel in the past week:Ancient Balkan town sets tone of acceptance
As we approach the eve of the centenary of the Great War, we take a look at the place where it all started: Sarajevo, site of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. The city has seen war more recently than that conflict, yet it is emerging as a tolerant place that welcomes visitors.

5 survival tips for the summer road trip
I’ve survived yet another road trip with my family this summer. If you haven’t gone on your annual pilgrimage yet, or if you’ve never been brave enough, here are five tips to help everyone have a good time in the car.

Finding your inner Buddha in South Korea
Temple stays are a popular activity for visitors to South Korea. Live like the monks for a few days and it helps focus your mind and think about what are life’s true priorities. Who knows, you might make a permanent lifestyle switch and never come back!